McKerley, Jennifer Guess. <br/><br/>
Football  [electronic resource] / 
Jennifer Guess Mckerley. 
 - Detroit :  Lucent Books,  2012. 
 - 1 online resource (104 p.) :  ill. (chiefly col.). 
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 - Science behind sports. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>ch 1. The games begin -- ch 2. Grit for the gridiron : training -- ch 3. The perfect arc : passing, punting, and kicking -- ch 4. Catching and running -- ch 5. Blocking and tackling -- ch 6. Staying in the game : nutrition, equipment, and injuries -- ch 7. A winning mindset : playing the psychological game. 
<br/><br/> Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers football. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780737765274 (electronic book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Football.<br/>Sports sciences.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV950.7  / .M38 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>796.332